Michelle Buteau’s Hilarious Reason for Avoiding Australia: A Spider Encounter to Remember
Let’s dive into the wild world of Michelle Buteau, where comedy meets the absurdity of Australian wildlife, and the stakes are as high as her spider encounter was terrifying. The star of “Survival of the Thickest” recently sauntered back from a seven-week filming spree in Australia for her upcoming comedy flick “Spa Weekend,” and it seems she left more than just her heart down under—she left her sanity too. During a recent chat on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, Buteau recounted her not-so-relaxing experience, which felt more like a scene out of a horror movie than a vacation. “I didn’t know, when you go there you’re just like in a Safari,” she joked, highlighting the instinctual urge to run for the hills—a sensible response when you’re surrounded by creatures that seem like they auditioned for a role in a slapstick comedy gone wrong.
Colbert chimed in with his own witty observation, “Everything there wants you dead,” which, frankly, isn’t too far off the mark. Buteau’s hilarious recounting took a twist when she revealed an unexpected visitor in her trailer—a spider so large she initially mistook it for a bat. The sheer size of this eight-legged intruder warranted a serious rethink about what “little” actually means. “That spider was so big, it was like everything you own in the box to the left,” she quipped, paying homage to Beyoncé in a way that only a true diva can.
What makes this story a delightful gem is not just Buteau’s comedic prowess but her ability to weave humor with a slice of political commentary. Naming her newfound nemesis “Jill Stein,” she quipped about the spider’s unexpected presence as if it had its own agenda. This anecdote is a perfect encapsulation of how Buteau navigates life: with wit, a sprinkle of sass, and the kind of fearless humor that makes even the most terrifying encounters sound like a day at the amusement park.
In a world where we often take ourselves too seriously, Buteau’s escapades remind us that sometimes it’s the ludicrous and the downright outrageous that keeps life entertaining. Who knew that a spider could become a metaphor for political independence?
So, let’s raise a glass to Michelle Buteau, who proves that while some might run from their fears, others simply choose to laugh in their face—preferably from a safe distance.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and HuffPost, Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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